Whenever I see PGStaff post on this site - or see PG's name elsewhere - here is what immediately comes to mind for me. Like word association:
Knowledge
Encouragement
Guidance
Kindness
Truth
IMO - My advice to any new member of the HSBBWEB family would be to read every word he writes - think about what he writes and be glad that we have someone like him involved in the youth baseball scene.
I didn’t mean to get off the topic of “your son’s goals”… it was not intentional.
You folks have a way of making people feel good. The nice words are not really necessary, but they sure are appreciated.
I often wonder if when Bob started this site he had any idea just how important it would become.
I don’t know of any other place that brings so many baseball people, with different experiences, together whose major interest is to help others. It’s actually an honor being a small part of the HSBBW.
I even like some of the more controversial posters. I’m sure we’ve all met people who at first we didn’t particularly like and then as time passes, they become good friends.
I think the same thing happens and will continue to happen, right here!
Thanks
You folks have a way of making people feel good. The nice words are not really necessary, but they sure are appreciated.
I often wonder if when Bob started this site he had any idea just how important it would become.
I don’t know of any other place that brings so many baseball people, with different experiences, together whose major interest is to help others. It’s actually an honor being a small part of the HSBBW.
I even like some of the more controversial posters. I’m sure we’ve all met people who at first we didn’t particularly like and then as time passes, they become good friends.
I think the same thing happens and will continue to happen, right here!
Thanks
PGStaff,
Thanks and I appreciate your information very much. Keep up the good work! You're very good when it comes to putting your feelings and opinions on paper. It's a special knack you have and we're fortunate that you do it for the benifit of others. Bear with us when we try to reply because sometimes we tend to mess up in the process!
Fungo
Thanks and I appreciate your information very much. Keep up the good work! You're very good when it comes to putting your feelings and opinions on paper. It's a special knack you have and we're fortunate that you do it for the benifit of others. Bear with us when we try to reply because sometimes we tend to mess up in the process!
Fungo
JT ...
Just got back from a short trip and saw this:
Should that read "I'm still interested in a pro-player'sdad mom or dad perspective."? There are many of us moms out here who have been very involved in their sons' baseball careers, some because dad is not in the picture and some because ... well, we just are.
I believe that moms can bring a different perspective than the dads in these situations. In our household, "dad" was the baseball coach on and off the field and "mom" worked with the rest of his life needs. We were both very involved in his baseball, and taught him to SET goals, but not what goals to set. He had seasonal goals (BB/K ratio's; ERA; etc) that he set each year, wrote on a piece of paper, sealed and gave to his dad to keep till the end of the season. And he had lifelong dreams and goals ... realizing that the small goals would help him live his dream someday.
He is still setting short term goals, and as a pro, realizes that he must do this to reach his dream of playing in the Bigs. I see him working daily, preparing for spring training, and he has our support and his wife's (read the thread entitled "She's a keeper").
Anyway, JT, I am jesting with you a little, but we all know that there are several moms on this site who have been very involved with our sons' goals and dreams, and I just wanted to clarify that it isn't just the dads who have perspectives.
Just got back from a short trip and saw this:
quote:I'm still interested in a pro-player's dad perspective.
Should that read "I'm still interested in a pro-player's
I believe that moms can bring a different perspective than the dads in these situations. In our household, "dad" was the baseball coach on and off the field and "mom" worked with the rest of his life needs. We were both very involved in his baseball, and taught him to SET goals, but not what goals to set. He had seasonal goals (BB/K ratio's; ERA; etc) that he set each year, wrote on a piece of paper, sealed and gave to his dad to keep till the end of the season. And he had lifelong dreams and goals ... realizing that the small goals would help him live his dream someday.
He is still setting short term goals, and as a pro, realizes that he must do this to reach his dream of playing in the Bigs. I see him working daily, preparing for spring training, and he has our support and his wife's (read the thread entitled "She's a keeper").
Anyway, JT, I am jesting with you a little, but we all know that there are several moms on this site who have been very involved with our sons' goals and dreams, and I just wanted to clarify that it isn't just the dads who have perspectives.
Certainly did not mean to slight the Mom's out there. I keep forgetting that there are some great baseball moms out there. I like the idea of making the goals and sealing them in an envelope. I may try that with JT, Jr this year.
FBMom-I was wondering if the hair was bristling on the back of your neck when when JT
asked for "Dads'" opinions. I'm sure he didn't mean to slight any moms on this site-I think a lot of them are actually more knowledgeable and involved THAN the dads.
As I'm typing this my better half is trying to find a way to get out of an appointment so she can be at a lunch meeting today with our son and his "advisor". She may feign sickness
. I'll tell you one thing, it certainly makes life a lot more enjoyable when you don't have to explain to your wife why you're upset that
your son just K'd a batter with an 0-2 fastball that was right "down the middle".
PG-Best post yet. I look forward to your insight from the "inside". I certainly cannot speak for all who read here but IMO anyone who would send you an E-mail telling you to stick to what you know obviously doesn't know a whole lot. Just understand that WE know you've never come across as a "know-it-all". It is rather
simple after a few posts to sort the wheat from the shaff(sp).
The more insight you pro fathers/mothers can give the better.
PG,FBM,Fungo,OPP, and others that I've missed-Good luck to you son's this coming
season.
asked for "Dads'" opinions
. I'm sure he didn't mean to slight any moms on this site-I think a lot of them are actually more knowledgeable and involved THAN the dads. As I'm typing this my better half is trying to find a way to get out of an appointment so she can be at a lunch meeting today with our son and his "advisor". She may feign sickness
. I'll tell you one thing, it certainly makes life a lot more enjoyable when you don't have to explain to your wife why you're upset thatyour son just K'd a batter with an 0-2 fastball that was right "down the middle".
PG-Best post yet. I look forward to your insight from the "inside". I certainly cannot speak for all who read here but IMO anyone who would send you an E-mail telling you to stick to what you know obviously doesn't know a whole lot. Just understand that WE know you've never come across as a "know-it-all". It is rather
simple after a few posts to sort the wheat from the shaff(sp).
The more insight you pro fathers/mothers can give the better.
PG,FBM,Fungo,OPP, and others that I've missed-Good luck to you son's this coming
season.
For any of us Mom's and Dad's, a happy, well adjusted son that looks forward to every waking moment should be paramount.
These are the goals we should try and instill. If they achieve happiness and are optimistic about their future, baseball and otherwise, we have done our job and their goals will be realized.
These are the goals we should try and instill. If they achieve happiness and are optimistic about their future, baseball and otherwise, we have done our job and their goals will be realized.
PGstaff, doubt there is anyone who brings any more to this site from a family/parent and baseball perspective. What constantly amazes me is that, even though you don't need to do so, you are willing to share...especially on the family/parent side. Your post about being in the stands when your son pitched on opening day and how you responded and he responded was a treasured one.
Your willingness to share his current struggle, passion and effort, for me at least, is the best. Intend to share it with my son. It is sad there is even one who, for whatever reason, finds some satisfaction out of being insensitive. I hope that will not dissuade you from sharing for all those that benefit and sometimes overlook saying thank you.
Let me be one of those who really benefits from your insights and from all that you do on this site and say: "Thank you!"
Your willingness to share his current struggle, passion and effort, for me at least, is the best. Intend to share it with my son. It is sad there is even one who, for whatever reason, finds some satisfaction out of being insensitive. I hope that will not dissuade you from sharing for all those that benefit and sometimes overlook saying thank you.
Let me be one of those who really benefits from your insights and from all that you do on this site and say: "Thank you!"
PGstaff ...
Infielddad and others have said it all for me ... I enjoy reading your insightful posts and appreciate your enthusiasm for the game and your continued sharing. Thanks.
Infielddad and others have said it all for me ... I enjoy reading your insightful posts and appreciate your enthusiasm for the game and your continued sharing. Thanks.
This has been a great thread.....think our sons are very fortunate.....when I read these posts.... I see very caring and supportive parents.....
We set son's goals when he was young.....and academics was always the main one...he loved baseball so much....we had to establish early on.....academics took priority. Remember his first travel team......the coach was yelling at him during a practice....trying to make a point that son needed to take ownership of the field....be a leader....Coach kept asking him.....do you want a D1 or D2....if you want D1....then you need to be better...not just skills but leadership......what do you want.....son replied D1....and coach said.....good....then get that mentality....take control, etc., etc.....When the practice was over son came to me and asked....Mom, what is a D1? He just wanted to play baseball.....
Now....at 19....he is in control of his goals and objectives. As other posters have said.....we offer guidance/suggestions when asked....but....he needs to and wants to make the decisions now. He still would love to be a professional baseball player....and continues to work hard at his game....but fortunately.....he has the academics....Think he will adjust his goals as he needs to...knowing that he would always just like to play baseball.....
We set son's goals when he was young.....and academics was always the main one...he loved baseball so much....we had to establish early on.....academics took priority. Remember his first travel team......the coach was yelling at him during a practice....trying to make a point that son needed to take ownership of the field....be a leader....Coach kept asking him.....do you want a D1 or D2....if you want D1....then you need to be better...not just skills but leadership......what do you want.....son replied D1....and coach said.....good....then get that mentality....take control, etc., etc.....When the practice was over son came to me and asked....Mom, what is a D1? He just wanted to play baseball.....
Now....at 19....he is in control of his goals and objectives. As other posters have said.....we offer guidance/suggestions when asked....but....he needs to and wants to make the decisions now. He still would love to be a professional baseball player....and continues to work hard at his game....but fortunately.....he has the academics....Think he will adjust his goals as he needs to...knowing that he would always just like to play baseball.....